Uncle Gilyai and his time
Walking individual tour of Moscow by Gilyarovsky. Muscovites and the contrasts of the life of the legendary author
A walk through the places of immortal labor “Moscow and Muscovites”. On the route: Sukharevskaya Square, Grachevka, red light district, the Hell tavern, Truba, the legendary Hermitage restaurant, Sandunovskie Baths, Petrovka, Gilyarovsky Center, Stoleshnikov Lane, House of the Governor General of Moscow, Kamergersky Lane, Moscow Art Theater , Bolshaya Dmitrovka, Bolshoi and Maly theaters, the iconic Metropol hotel and restaurant.
Background
Moscow is a city of contrasts. This statement was not in doubt at all times. Many visiting travelers have written about the luxury and squalor of the Eurasian capital. But, perhaps, not a single publicist felt the Moscow contrasts as reverently and sensitively as Vladimir Alekseevich Gilyarovsky. A tireless adventurer, a devoted friend of the creative elite, a regular at restaurants, an expert on the slums, a friend of the beggars - everywhere he belongs, always among his friends. During the excursion, we will walk in the footsteps of Uncle Gilay, refresh our memory of everyday sketches of bygone eras, and imagine the “passions” that were happening on the other side of the walls of the beautiful central houses.
Let's look into distant times through the prism of the destinies of the personalities glorified by Gilyarovsky. Heroes of the excursion: reckless cab drivers, “protectors” of markets, “intelligent” police chiefs, embezzlers, creative swindlers, “clafeliners” and “victims of social temperament”, loving intelligentsia, resourceful entrepreneurs. Let us analyze the morals and characters of the century before last in order to ultimately recognize the undoubted rightness of A.S. Griboedov: “The houses are new, but the prejudices are old.”
Such excursions are referred to as “a tour of Moscow for Muscovites.” But the excursion about Gilyarovsky and his time is not only for Muscovites, since far beyond the capital people have read and are reading the novel “Moscow and Muscovites”, and the hot spots and bohemian color are of interest to any layman and researcher.
Let's meet
Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square (square at the exit from the Sukharevskaya metro station, near the monument to the Sukharev Tower).
Anton Latynin Moscow expert, theater and literary critic, author and leader of dozens of thematic excursions around Moscow in Russian, German and English. He received higher education in Russia and Germany. Graduate of the National Research University Higher School of Economics with a degree in journalism and media communications. A native Muscovite.
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Note: Review of the excursion Zamoskvorechye with guide Maria
Note: Review of the tour "Modern Residential Complexes, Factory Past, and Avant-Garde" around the ZILART residential complex with guide Maria. prepared and conducted a tour based on an individual request for employees of the development company GC "Samolet"
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I'd like to express my gratitude and that of my supervisor for organizing the tour! We were very pleased.
We would like to repeat this in October, but on a different route – ZIL.
Note: This is about a tour for developers of the Samolet Group of Companies, conducted by guide Maria.
Was on excursions along Sukharevskaya Square - we reached Tsvetnoy Boulevard, I didn’t expect it to be so interesting!
For those who are in doubt whether to go or not - go, it really has become one of the cool summer memories!!!
Thank you and Masha for yesterday!
The speakers are happy. The connection in the headphones often failed, especially at the checkpoint, but this is our current life situation. It was audible if they were standing close, no further than 1.5 meters. Colleagues have already asked for your contacts. I will gladly share and will be glad to have a new opportunity to work with you. Special thanks to the Director for the Bureau
Note: excursion "Heart of the capital» for participants of the Moscow Oncology Forum 2025. Guides - Anastasia and Maria
It was very interesting to hear how the Krasnaya district developed. Presni, how Prokhorov's figure influenced the development of our city. A pleasant dive into a quiet, previously unexplored area!
Note: we are talking about the excursion with the guide Anton
There was a great tour of the area. Patricks.
We learned a lot of new things. Anastasia is a master of her craft. The tour was exciting, not boring at all, lively and interesting. Everyone was satisfied. Full of new impressions. I definitely recommend it. You will be satisfied!
Overall, this wasn’t the first time I’ve walked around Moscow with Anton, and each time it was a real adventure!
I wanted to express my gratitude once again for the wonderful excursion on Saturday - we really enjoyed the walk, the information and the communication with you, then we discussed for a long time what everyone remembered and what struck them. It would seem that you have lived in Moscow all your life, there was Moscow studies at school, but it turns out that you still don’t know so much!! In general, thank you very much, my mother said it was the best gift for her birthday!
Note: this is about the excursion "Soul of Moscow«
I will definitely recommend this company to my friends and we will use its services ourselves.
Excellent organization of excursions, all wishes were taken into account, punctuality at the highest level
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Review from Alexandra's tg channel.